Signed (lower center)

Image Dimensions: 8 x 11 1/8 in (20.3 x 28.4 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 15 3/8 in (31.2 x 39.2 cm)

Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.

This hand-drawn work by legendary guitarist Slash captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit that have defined his music career. Executed with brisk, rhythmic strokes, the drawing depicts a skeletal figure wearing a top hat-an unmistakable emblem of Slash's persona. The handwritten "R.F.F.R." beneath the skull alludes to the defiant ethos of early Guns N' Roses, fusing visual art with rock iconography.

Slash's visual works embody the same improvisational energy as his guitar solos. His pen becomes an instrument, transforming rhythm and motion into expressive lines. In Untitled (Skull Drawing), spontaneity takes center stage; the unrestrained composition conveys the immediacy of emotion and the pulse of rock 'n' roll.

Though rare, Slash's signed sketches and drawings have attracted increasing attention from collectors of both music memorabilia and contemporary art. Comparable works have appeared in Los Angeles and New York charity auctions, fetching between USD 5,000 and 12,000.

Untitled (Skull Drawing) stands as both a personal visual statement and an artifact of rock history-an authentic testament to the creative spirit of one of the most iconic figures in modern music.

ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN

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